That's right.

After FIVE YEARS we've updated Super Galaxy Squadron with the most requested update.

fuchsia The fight has been reworked and the boss now even has a health bar!
chartreuse Don't forget SGS is also STEAM DECK VERIFIED so it'll play great on your Deck or Ally or Ayaneo or whatever handheld PC you might have bought in the time since we last updated this game!

teal We've also fixed any broken achievements (and added cloud saves) so you should be able to 100% the game now steamhappy

cobalt We're sorry it's taken us so long to make these updates to the game but... NEW BLOOD ALWAYS DELIVERS

WE GOT 'EM

DUSK is on sale for the FIRST TIME EVER!

AMID EVIL is out of Early Access! It's GOOD!

There's even a BUNDLE now!

MAXIMUM Action is 15% OFF - it has WEAPON MODS!

Unfortunate Spacemen is 50% OFF - don't you want to KILL YOUR FRIENDS?!

SUPER GALAXY SQUADRON EX TURBO is 75% OFF.

Don't forget you can also get all of our terrible awful no good very bad merchandise for 15% OFF when you use code SUMMERSALE at checkout!

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Hey everyone! Long time no space! We bring news from the front! ːcobaltː

Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo is now available for Linux + Steam OS!

Oh yeah, we've also permanently dropped the price to a firm, flat $10.00

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron EX TURBO! ːcobaltːːfuchsiaːːcyanːːtealː The latest, greatest and FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron. What started as a simple college project by Nick Clinkscales has turned into what we think is one of the most full featured, fun and accessible SHMUPs in the galaxy.
So what's new in SGS EX TURBO?!

• SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes.
• MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time?
• FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne.

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron EX TURBO! :cobalt::fuchsia::cyan::teal: The latest, greatest and FINAL edition of Super Galaxy Squadron. What started as a simple college project by Nick Clinkscales has turned into what we think is one of the most full featured, fun and accessible SHMUPs in the galaxy.
So what's new in SGS EX TURBO?!

• SHIPS - Three new ones (now 17 total) with alt fire modes.
• MODES - BOSS RUSH is finally here. Can you defeat ALL of them in record time?
• FEATURES - SLO-MO "Bullet-Hell Time". Slow down time to dodge bullets like Max Payne.

ːtealːːfuchsiaːːcyanːːcobaltːːchartreuseː That's right - Super Galaxy Squadron EX a/k/a "The People's Shmup" is finally ready for launch. The remastered version of New Blood & Synset's (not a) bullet hell shooter that took everyone by surprise last year has been rebuilt from the ground up with all new art, all new audio, all new modes, but the same SUPER squadron of 14 playable ships. ːcobaltː
As you may know - proceeds from the original Super Galaxy Squadron benefited Child's Play Charity and as we get ready to launch Super Galaxy Squadron EX, we are proud to be making a $10,000 donation thanks to everyone who purchased the game last year! You've all made the galaxy a better place for sick kids the world over. o/ LOOK AT THIS BIG CHECK!
Moreover - everyone who already owns Super Galaxy Squadron on Steam (that's you) will be upgraded to Super Galaxy Squadon EX for FREE and have the option to launch either the new or classic version of the game. (And yes both have Steam leaderboards) ːcyanː
Those who are new to the Squadron can get SGS: EX for $9.99 - as well as Random Encounter's original soundtrack for just $1.99 extra. That's $12 total for the only shmup on Steam you can probably beat in one sitting as well as the music to go with it. A good deal in any galaxy. ːchartreuseː
SGS: EX will also be playable at MAGfest 2016 during its launch as part of the (MIVS) Indie Video Game Showcase with game creator Nick Clinkscales and producer Dave Oshry on hand to do battle - in space! ːtealː So tell your friends, tell your mom and tell your friend's mom! Super Galaxy Squadron EX is ready for launch - prepare for HYPER OVERDRIVE ːfuchsiaː http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/

:teal::fuchsia::cyan::cobalt::chartreuse: That's right - Super Galaxy Squadron EX a/k/a "The People's Shmup" is finally ready for launch. The remastered version of New Blood & Synset's (not a) bullet hell shooter that took everyone by surprise last year has been rebuilt from the ground up with all new art, all new audio, all new modes, but the same SUPER squadron of 14 playable ships. :cobalt:
As you may know - proceeds from the original Super Galaxy Squadron benefited Child's Play Charity and as we get ready to launch Super Galaxy Squadron EX, we are proud to be making a $10,000 donation thanks to everyone who purchased the game last year! You've all made the galaxy a better place for sick kids the world over. \o/ LOOK AT THIS BIG CHECK!
Moreover - everyone who already owns Super Galaxy Squadron on Steam (that's you) will be upgraded to Super Galaxy Squadon EX for FREE and have the option to launch either the new or classic version of the game. (And yes both have Steam leaderboards) :cyan:
Those who are new to the Squadron can get SGS: EX for $9.99 - as well as Random Encounter's original soundtrack for just $1.99 extra. That's $12 total for the only shmup on Steam you can probably beat in one sitting as well as the music to go with it. A good deal in any galaxy. :chartreuse:
SGS: EX will also be playable at MAGfest 2016 during its launch as part of the (MIVS) Indie Video Game Showcase with game creator Nick Clinkscales and producer Dave Oshry on hand to do battle - in space! :teal: So tell your friends, tell your mom and tell your friend's mom! Super Galaxy Squadron EX is ready for launch - prepare for HYPER OVERDRIVE :fuchsia: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/

[img]http://i.imgur.com/Uo2ZgqM.jpg[/img QUE PASO, SPACE COMPADRES. ːtealː I write to you today all the way from Barcelona, Spain to bring news of the latest Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta update! Senor Clinkscales has been hard at work continuing to add to the greatness that is SGS: EX and I'm here to tell you how. NEW DIFFICULTIES
That's right - CASUAL, VETERAN and HELL That's like Easy, Medium and Hard - all available in Normal or Hardcore modes. NEW CHARACTER PORTRAITS
Ever wanted your favorite ship to have more CHARACTER and backstory? WELL NOW THEY DO. Nick has started giving each ship its own unique character and backstory + portrait to go with it. NOW FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO YOUR PILOT THAN EVER BEFORE. Especially Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll is a complex and complicated soul. AND NEW LEVELS Well, one new level. LEVEL 2! Go test it out by opting into the BETA branch in your game properites and PLEASE continue to give us feedback as we continue to turn Super Galaxy Squadron into SUPER GALAXY SQUADRON: EX
The EX stands for... EXTRA BUENO Chur. ːcobaltː

[img]http://i.imgur.com/Uo2ZgqM.jpg[/img QUE PASO, SPACE COMPADRES. :teal: I write to you today all the way from Barcelona, Spain to bring news of the latest Super Galaxy Squadron: EX Beta update! Senor Clinkscales has been hard at work continuing to add to the greatness that is SGS: EX and I'm here to tell you how. NEW DIFFICULTIES
That's right - CASUAL, VETERAN and HELL That's like Easy, Medium and Hard - all available in Normal or Hardcore modes. NEW CHARACTER PORTRAITS
Ever wanted your favorite ship to have more CHARACTER and backstory? WELL NOW THEY DO. Nick has started giving each ship its own unique character and backstory + portrait to go with it. NOW FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO YOUR PILOT THAN EVER BEFORE. Especially Jelly Roll. Jelly Roll is a complex and complicated soul. AND NEW LEVELS Well, one new level. LEVEL 2! Go test it out by opting into the BETA branch in your game properites and PLEASE continue to give us feedback as we continue to turn Super Galaxy Squadron into SUPER GALAXY SQUADRON: EX
The EX stands for... EXTRA BUENO Chur. :cobalt:

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! The FREE BETA for Super Galaxy Suqadron: EX (The new and improved version of SGS) is available RIGHT NOW for all owners of Super Galaxy Suqadron on Steam! ːtealː http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/ Owners of SGS can check out the EX beta RIGHT NOW See this thread on our forums for more info! http://steamcommunity.com/app/345860/discussions/0/541906348059104656/ BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE The original soundtrack to SGS by Random Encounter is now also on Steam, Get it right now for just $1.99 and play it over your games with boring soundtracks! ːcobaltː http://store.steampowered.com/app/384270/ Our SHMUP lord and savior Nick Clinkscales has been hard at work updating Super Galaxy Squadron to SGS: EX and with your help we can turn SGS: EX into the most super dopealicious SHMUP on Steam. Better yet? All proceeds still go to Child's Play Charity. So go save the galaxy all over again. FOR THE KIDS ːfuchsiaː

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here! The FREE BETA for Super Galaxy Suqadron: EX (The new and improved version of SGS) is available RIGHT NOW for all owners of Super Galaxy Suqadron on Steam! :teal: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/ Owners of SGS can check out the EX beta RIGHT NOW See this thread on our forums for more info! http://steamcommunity.com/app/345860/discussions/0/541906348059104656/ BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE The original soundtrack to SGS by Random Encounter is now also on Steam, Get it right now for just $1.99 and play it over your games with boring soundtracks! :cobalt: http://store.steampowered.com/app/384270/ Our SHMUP lord and savior Nick Clinkscales has been hard at work updating Super Galaxy Squadron to SGS: EX and with your help we can turn SGS: EX into the most super dopealicious SHMUP on Steam. Better yet? All proceeds still go to Child's Play Charity. So go save the galaxy all over again. FOR THE KIDS :fuchsia:

We've been hard at work since last weekend tweaking, fixing, changing and adding features to SGS thanks to your feedback and are happy to push v1.0.5 LIVE. ːtealː Here's the changelog: - Steam achievements, trading cards and leaderboards are now all good to go! - Full controller support is now FULL (D-pads work!) and arcade sticks are also now supported - Addressed soft lock from getting killed by Great Rift's laser - Added a game over screen to Endless Mode, along with rankings. Don't get an F. F is bad. - Added more achievements cuz why not - Fixed Arcade Mode Steam leaderboard - Added a Steam leaderboard for Endless Mode - Made Max Bonuses easier to get against Great Rift and Iron Helix - Increased spawn rate of upgrades - Increased base rate of fire of most ships - Increased power of Big Laser - Doubled invincibility frames after taking damage - Significantly increased lifetime of upgrades - Reduced movement speed of upgrades - Significantly increased lifetime of upgrades dropped from damage - Reduced movement speed of upgrades dropped from damage Not bad, eh? Here's what's probably coming SOON ːcyanː Mac/Linux versions TATE mode Steam Cloud Saves More tweaks to normal/hardcore/endless modes Thanks to everyone who got Super Galacy Squadron during launch week! Spread the word and let the people know the 15% discount ends TOMORROW! ːchartreuseːːfuchsiaːːcobaltː http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/

We've been hard at work since last weekend tweaking, fixing, changing and adding features to SGS thanks to your feedback and are happy to push v1.0.5 LIVE. :teal: Here's the changelog: - Steam achievements, trading cards and leaderboards are now all good to go! - Full controller support is now FULL (D-pads work!) and arcade sticks are also now supported - Addressed soft lock from getting killed by Great Rift's laser - Added a game over screen to Endless Mode, along with rankings. Don't get an F. F is bad. - Added more achievements cuz why not - Fixed Arcade Mode Steam leaderboard - Added a Steam leaderboard for Endless Mode - Made Max Bonuses easier to get against Great Rift and Iron Helix - Increased spawn rate of upgrades - Increased base rate of fire of most ships - Increased power of Big Laser - Doubled invincibility frames after taking damage - Significantly increased lifetime of upgrades - Reduced movement speed of upgrades - Significantly increased lifetime of upgrades dropped from damage - Reduced movement speed of upgrades dropped from damage Not bad, eh? Here's what's probably coming SOON :cyan: Mac/Linux versions TATE mode Steam Cloud Saves More tweaks to normal/hardcore/endless modes Thanks to everyone who got Super Galacy Squadron during launch week! Spread the word and let the people know the 15% discount ends TOMORROW! :chartreuse::fuchsia::cobalt: http://store.steampowered.com/app/345860/

Everyone who's supported us throughout launch has been awesome and because of their help and some detective work that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame, we've tackled and patched a few things we heard from the people playing. ːfuchsiaː In version 1.01, we've fixed the most common issue reported by players related to the game hanging or even crashing upon death as well as a minor aiming issue. That means no more floating in space. How are you supposed to save a galaxy just sitting around in space watching enemies shoot? Thanks for making this an awesome launch and here's to a great weekend of space shmup hotness! ːtealː

Everyone who's supported us throughout launch has been awesome and because of their help and some detective work that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame, we've tackled and patched a few things we heard from the people playing. :fuchsia: In version 1.01, we've fixed the most common issue reported by players related to the game hanging or even crashing upon death as well as a minor aiming issue. That means no more floating in space. How are you supposed to save a galaxy just sitting around in space watching enemies shoot? Thanks for making this an awesome launch and here's to a great weekend of space shmup hotness! :teal:

BEHOLD! The retro NOT a bullet-hell shmup you didn't even know you wanted is finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron will push your eyes and fingers to their very limits with BLISTERING CUTTING EDGE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS created by New Blood's own Nick Clinkscales. New Blood is super pumped to get SGS out there today and we are always here if you need us. Unless we're asleep. In that case we're not here but will be here soon. ːDː

BEHOLD! The retro NOT a bullet-hell shmup you didn't even know you wanted is finally here! Super Galaxy Squadron will push your eyes and fingers to their very limits with BLISTERING CUTTING EDGE GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS created by New Blood's own Nick Clinkscales. New Blood is super pumped to get SGS out there today and we are always here if you need us. Unless we're asleep. In that case we're not here but will be here soon. :D:

• Seventeen ships with unique stats and weapons to suit a variety of playstyles
  
• Six stages of classic shmup action (and savage bosses) in Arcade Mode
  
• An infinite onslaught to satisfy your scoring itch in Endless Mode
  
• The supreme timed challenge of Boss Rush Mode
  
• A range of difficulty options, from calm and newbie-friendly to basically impossible
  
• Fully voiced cutscenes for the two people looking for a good story
  
• New mechanics like Overdrive & Focus that help you kill more things and get more points
  
• A (nearly) complete graphical overhaul
  
• Still a whole lot of explosions (like you were ever worried)

• OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or later
• Processor: 1.2GHz processorMemory: 512 MB RAM
• Memory: 512 MB RAM
• Graphics: DX 9 compatible GPU
• Storage: 150 MB available space